Category Archives: Sports
Ottawa Redblacks' linebacker Adarius Pickett back to being his disruptive self
Adarius Pickett is back to being his disruptive self. The veteran linebacker was enjoying a solid first campaign with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2024 before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. But...
Jul 17, 2025
Maple Leafs acquire forward Dakota Joshua from Canucks for 2028 fourth-round pick
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Thursday. In exchange, the Canucks receive a 2028 fourth-round draft pick. Joshua h...
Jul 17, 2025
British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler never too far fro...
Jul 17, 2025
Pogačar powers to big Pyrenees win to reclaim Tour de France yellow jersey
HAUTACAM, France (AP) - Tadej Pogaar powered to an impressive stage win on the first day in the Pyrenees to take back the Tour de France yellow jersey on Thursday. On a day when many wondered if he wo...
Jul 17, 2025
After a year away, Toronto’s DeFrancesco brings hometown hope to Honda Indy
TORONTO - A year away from the IndyCar Series gave Toronto's Devlin DeFrancesco time to reflect - and grow, both as a driver and as a person. Now the 25-year-old is literally back in the driver's seat...
Jul 17, 2025
Calgary Flames sign Kerins, Kuznetsov and Poirier to two-way contracts
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have resigned centre Rory Kerins and defencemen Yan Kuznetsov and Jeremie Poirier, the NHL club announced Thursday. Kuznetsov signed a two-year, two-way deal worth US$812,...
Jul 17, 2025
Olivia Smith is latest big-money move in women's soccer as transfer fees rise rapidly
Olivia Smith has set a new benchmark in women's soccer with her move from Liverpool to Arsenal for a reported 1 million pounds ($1.34 million). That makes the 20-year-old Canada forward the most expen...
Jul 17, 2025
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash
DALLAS (AP) - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left mu...
Jul 17, 2025
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash
DALLAS (AP) - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another driver traveling at high speeds in sports cars caused a ch...
Jul 17, 2025
Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend. The Indiana Fever guard injured her right groin on Tuesday night in the final minute of the team's win over the Connecticut Sun. She said ...
Jul 17, 2025